Wally1 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 here's the situation: sometimes i get a white screen and it boots up in about 5 seconds. but this is only about 1 out of every 5 tries. other times the screen stays black and does not boot up at all. when it does boot up i can hear a whirring sound like it used to make when i first bought the computer which was not too long ago. anybody help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If you unplug the drive does the computer boot every time? (white screen). This could also be your PSU flaking out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally1 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 no i only get a white screen 1 out every few tries. does this mean the power supply is bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umberto Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Recap you PSU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 does this mean the power supply is bad? Could well be, if you can swap the drive and have the same results then I would suggest a flakey PSU is the problem, and as Umberto said, will either need replacing or recapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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